Rated higher than similar wines at this price point
Winery | The Prisoner |
|---|---|
Grapes | Shiraz/Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Charbono |
Region | California |
Wine style | Californian Red Blend |
Alcohol content | 15.2% |
Allergens | Contains sulfites |
Wine description | The Prisoner was created and inspired by the drinkable “mixed blacks” first made by the Italian immigrants who originally settled in the Napa Valley. In 2003 The Prisoner was launched and soon became the most recognized innovative and unique Napa Valley Red Wine blend, leading the resurgence of blends by incorporating Zinfandel with the unlikely “mix” of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Petite Sirah, and Charbono. Bold aromas of black cherry and plum are heightened by hints of oak and Madagascar vanilla. A soft and velvety palate of anise, dark cocoa powder and roasted sage lead into a dense finish with luscious tannins. |
A Californian Red Blend can surprise you every time. And that's because California is a haven for grape growers, where microclimates are plentiful, and sunshine is guaranteed. This leads to cultivation of many different varietals, each of which may add their own secret sauce to the blend.
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